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Utah’s One Thing: Zara and Abby, Raclette Machine Truck

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Since we started our show in 2016, we have been asking our guests at the end of every New Utah interview, “What is the one thing that you would tell someone visiting Utah they had to do before leaving?”

Episode 137 we sat down with the owners of Raclette Machine Truck, Abby and Zara. Abby told us that the one thing someone should do when visiting Utah is to go to one of Utah’s farmers market’s, especially in the summer! *Downtown SLC market opening June 8th*

photo: Downtown Famers Market

Zara told us that her one thing that someone visiting Utah should do is to go to the downtown SLC Library because, “it is majestic.” She definitely isn’t wrong!

  • photo: Jessica richardson
  • photo: Jessica richardson

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Utah’s One Thing: Thayne Garner, Last Course Dessert Studio

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Since we started our show in 2016, we have been asking our guests at the end of every New Utah interview, “What is the one thing that you would tell someone visiting Utah they had to do before leaving?”

Episode 133 had us all drooling with guest, Thayne Garner, one of the founders of Last Course Dessert Studio. We asked Thayne what his one thing someone would have to do while visiting Utah would be, and he said he has seen mountains all over the country/world and his words were, “man I love the mountains! Nothing touches the mountains in Utah.” Did you know there are 80 mountain ranges in Utah? According to VisitUtah.com 85% of Utah’s residents live within 15 miles of the Wasatch Mountains!

map: peaklist.org

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Utah’s One Thing: Kiki Furia, Cosplayer and Podcaster

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Since we started our show in 2016, we have been asking our guests at the end of every New Utah interview, “What is the one thing that you would tell someone visiting Utah they had to do before leaving?”

Episode 129 We were joined by Kiki Furia cosplayer and host of SLC Sitdown Podcast. Kiki said the one thing that someone visiting Utah should do is just sit and look at the mountains. No really. Kiki said for her, she loves coming home and decompressing while looking out her window at Mt. Olympus. Kiki also told us that the one thing someone needs to do in Salt Lake City is to go to cosplay karaoke at the Union Tavern! Follow the Union’s Facebook page for upcoming events!

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Utah’s One Thing: Olympic Medalist, Derek Parra

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Since we started our show in 2016, we have been asking our guests at the end of every New Utah interview, “What is the one thing that you would tell someone visiting Utah they had to do before leaving?”

Olympic speed skating medalist and Youth Outreach director at the Utah Olympic Oval, Derek Parra told us in episode 120 that he had several things that people should do when visiting Utah! Most important, go to the Olympic Oval! Derek also said to hike a trail, particularly Silver Lake hike through Alta. He also said to make time to visit one of Utah’s parks and spend some time downtown.

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Utah’s One Thing: Artist Cara Jean Means

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Since we started our show in 2016, we have been asking our guests at the end of every New Utah interview, “What is the one thing that you would tell someone visiting Utah they had to do before leaving?”

Episode 119, local artist Cara Jean Means, told us that the one thing someone visiting Utah should do is to jump in one of Utah’s many creeks fully clothed, up to your neck! Cara specifically mentioned Provo canyon creeks. Geology.com is a great source for mapping Utah’s water. Good news is, there are creeks all over our Utah mountains that you could find one anywhere! **WARNING!!! Do not play in creeks with spring run off**

Provo River. Photo: Ken Lund

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Utah’s One Thing: Dr. Sunnie Giles, Author/Corporate Trainer

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Since we started our show in 2016, we have been asking our guests at the end of every New Utah interview, “What is the one thing that you would tell someone visiting Utah they had to do before leaving?”

Dr. Sunnie Giles told us during episode 114 that the one thing she would tell someone visiting Utah that they had to do would be to visit Mirror Lake. Dr. Giles said that when she went she had an “almost spiritual experience.” She said that being in   …. with nature is awe-inspiring.

Catherine Armstrong at Only in Your State gives a perfect day trip to Mirror Lake!

Map Courtesy: Only In Your State

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Utah’s One Thing: Nina Vought, Great Salt Lake Fringe Festival

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Since we started our show in 2016, we have been asking our guests at the end of every New Utah interview, “What is the one thing that you would tell someone visiting Utah they had to do before leaving?”

Nina Vought, the founder of the Great Salt Lake Fringe Festival, joined us on episode 112. Nina said that her one thing to do while visiting Utah would be to swim in her backyard! Joking aside, she said that there are near by hikes within 15-20 minutes of downtown, think Millcreek Canyon area. She said there are “phenomenal places” that are nothing like any other part of the world that she’s been.

Hikes and Lakes.com have some great hikes up Millcreek Canyon for anyone to try!

Map by: UtahMountainbiking.com

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Utah’s One Thing: Shawn, Green Urban Lunch Box

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Since we started our show in 2016, we have been asking our guests at the end of every New Utah interview, “What is the one thing that you would tell someone visiting Utah they had to do before leaving?”

During episode 109 Shawn, the founder of Green Urban Lunch Box, told us that the one thing that someone visiting Utah had to do before leaving was to take a drive up the canyon to be in the wilderness. Shawn said it’s also good to be in the city and do cool city things.

Fortunately Utah has plenty of canyons to visit and plenty of city to find cool in *which we have written tons about here on our website*! We love Utah.com’s guide for Scenic Drives & Byways.  This map is just a smidgen of the Wasatch Front canyons!

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Utah’s One Thing: Mike of Humans of Salt Lake

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Since we started our show in 2016, we have been asking our guests at the end of every New Utah interview, “What is the one thing that you would tell someone visiting Utah they had to do before leaving?”

Normally Mike is the one sitting down to hear people’s stories in Salt Lake. But this time we got him to sit down with us, as the founder of Humans of Salt Lake, for episode 108. Mike spends a lot of time in Salt Lake and his one thing that someone should do when visiting Utah is to read up on Salt Lake City and on Utah. Mike said don’t come to Utah with a closed mind and narrow expectations. Mike also said don’t be afraid to walk around.

GPSmycity has a great app that you can create your own walking tours around Salt Lake City. Or, you can just put on your shoes and find your way around. It is really easy, as everything is laid out in block. 

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Utah’s One Thing: Josh “The Herbalist” Williams

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Since we started our show in 2016, we have been asking our guests at the end of every New Utah interview, “What is the one thing that you would tell someone visiting Utah they had to do before leaving?”

Josh, The Herbalist, Williams of GreenThread Herbs joined us for episode 104 and what Josh had to say about the one thing in Utah, “Salt Lake is fantastic. I wouldn’t live anywhere else.” Josh said he loves living in a place that you still get to stick up for yourself and there is still space to fight for something. Josh also said to visit a music venue like Metro Music Hall. He said that when bands come back to a location often it says a lot about the city. Metro is just one of many amazing small venues in Salt Lake City. Urban Lounge, Kilby Court, The State Room, In The Venue, The CommonWealth Room, Park City Live, and The Garage are also fantastic SLC music venues!

photo credit: metro music hall

 

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